| STATE: Governor | Lt. Governor | Attorney General | Treasurer | 9th Dist. U.S. Congress | 23rd Dist. State Rep. | 25th Dist. State Rep. |
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VOTER INFO Registering to vote: If you haven’t done this yet, it’s too late for this primary. In the future, you’ll need to be registered by the fourth Wednesday before an election. If you want to vote in the Nov. 4 general election, for example, you’ll have to register by Oct. 8. You can visit the Boone County clerk’s Web site for details on where and how to register. Where to vote: You can find your polling place at the clerk’s Web site as well. Click on the link “Find your polling place,” then type in your name. Your polling location will be provided. A list of all polling places is also available on the Web site. If you've moved since last election: You’ll need to file a change of address before you vote. You can do this at the clerk’s Web site by completing the “change of address” form online or printing the form and mailing it to Wendy S. Noren, Boone County Clerk, 801 E. Walnut St., Room 236, Columbia, MO 65201-7731. Another option is to simply mail in your name, old address, new address, mailing address (if different), date of birth, telephone number (optional), signature and the last 4 digits of your Social Security number. When to vote: The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday. What to take: Bring some form of identification to the polling location. Acceptable forms include a Boone County voter ID card, a driver’s license, a state-issued ID, an ID card from an institution of higher education, a federally issued identification such as a passport, a Social Security card, or a Medicaid or Medicare card, a copy of a current bank statement, a utility bill, or a government document that shows your name and address. What to expect: Boone County’s optical scan voting system requires the voter to darken a circle next to the candidate they choose. In the primary election, voters must request a party-specific ballot. Some polling places also will have electronic voting machines. If you can't go: Absentee ballots are available for those unable to vote in person on Tuesday because of a temporary absence from the county, religious beliefs, military service, incarceration (but retained voting privileges) or confinement due to injury or illness. You can apply for an absentee ballot through the Elections Division of the Boone County Clerk’s Office or vote in person in the office until 5 p.m. the day before the election. For more information: Call the voter information hot line at 875-8683. |
RACE FOR ATTORNEY GENERAL By AMY ALLEN COLUMBIA — Four Democrats and one Republican are hoping to replace Attorney General Jay Nixon, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor.
Margaret Donnelly Margaret Donnelly, 54, is a state representative and attorney from Richmond Heights. She said her priorities, if elected, would be to protect vulnerable citizens from abuse and exploitation. Donnelly wants to push legislation to allocate resources for two new programs: a fugitive unit for parole violators and a senior citizens consumer fraud hot line.
Jeff Harris State Rep. Jeff Harris, 43, of Columbia, said that if elected he would follow through with extensive changes in state policy regarding concentrated animal feeding operations, including giving local governments more control. His other priorities include strengthening the Sunshine Law, increasing penalties in shaken baby cases and mandating Internet safety curriculum. 
Chris Koster State Sen. Chris Koster, 43, of Harrisonville switched from the Republican party last August and is running as a Democrat. His priorities would include eliminating prevailing wage violations and using the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act to protect consumers. Koster also plans aggressive policy changes to strengthen the Missouri Department of Natural Resources’ ability to police environmental issues. 
Molly Korth Williams Molly Korth Williams of Kansas City, a junior high social studies and American history teacher at St. Elizabeth School, is also on the Democratic ballot. She did not respond to repeated attempts by the Missourian to contact her.
Republican 
Michael Gibbons State Sen. Michael Gibbons, 49, of Kirkwood is running unopposed for the Republican nomination. Gibbons pledges to aggressively enforce existing laws and to not tolerate what he sees as attacks on citizens. He would fight the proliferation of methamphetamine labs and plans to work with, support and be a resource for local prosecutors.
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